Moni Proxy

Overview

Moni Proxy is a mobile-focused HTTP/HTTPS traffic inspector with request editing, replay, and rule-based testing. It suits developers and QA engineers who need to inspect app traffic on iOS or Android without rooting or jailbreaking a device. Its local capture and capable testing tools are compelling, but the free tier is tightly capped and desktop availability is uneven.

Key features

Moni Proxy decrypts HTTP and HTTPS traffic after a guided local certificate-authority setup, then shows each call’s method, status, host, path, size, and duration. That gives app developers and authorized security testers useful context for diagnosing API behavior, though HTTPS inspection requires accepting the certificate configuration.

Its rules engine can map local responses, rewrite requests, override DNS, block hosts, and pause at breakpoints. Free users can keep one active rule of each type, with three DNS overrides and three ignore-host rules; that is enough to explore or handle a small test case, but more complex scenarios need Pro. Compose lets users create or edit a request’s method, URL, headers, and JSON body, then replay captured calls.

JSON responses can generate typed models in Swift, Dart, Kotlin, and TypeScript. The built-in Toolbox adds JSON formatting, Base64 and URL encoding, hashes, JWT decoding, QR generation and scanning, timestamps, and a regex tester. Free exports are limited to HAR, and history lasts seven days; Pro adds cURL, .moniproxy, and multi-session exports, with unlimited history.

Devices pair over a local network by QR code or host and port. Free supports one paired device; Pro supports up to five. The maker says capture, SSL decryption, mocking, and scripting happen locally and that request payloads and decrypted traffic are not sent to its servers. It also says the apps use native VPN profiles and certificate configurations rather than requiring root or jailbreak.

Pricing

The Free Plan costs nothing. It includes one active mock, rewrite, and breakpoint rule each; three DNS override rules; three ignore-host rules; 20 Compose requests per day; seven-day history; one paired device; Dart code generation; and HAR export. It is a useful starting point, but the daily Compose quota, single-device pairing, and narrow export options limit sustained or multi-device workflows.

Desktop costs $71, paid once, as a one-time payment for a perpetual license covering one device on macOS, Windows, or Linux. It includes all Pro features, personal and commercial use, a transferable license, and one year of updates. Multi-Device costs $79, paid once, also as a one-time payment for a perpetual license; it covers three devices—one desktop, one iOS, and one Android—with the same Pro, use, transfer, and update terms. The small price step makes Multi-Device the clearer fit for individual testers switching between desktop and mobile.

Team 5 costs $129, paid once for five perpetual seats; Team 10 costs $229, paid once for ten. Each seat covers desktop, iOS, and Android, with centralized seat management, priority email support, and one year of updates. These plans suit teams that need shared seat administration; buyers should note that updates are included for one year, not indefinitely.

Platforms

The iOS app requires iOS 15.0 or later, and the Android app requires Android 8.0 or later. The downloads page lists iOS and Android apps and a macOS installer. Windows and Linux desktop releases are labeled Phase 2 and coming soon, so buyers needing either desktop version now should not rely on the plan’s platform coverage alone.

Who it's for

Moni Proxy is best suited to mobile and API developers, QA and test engineers, and security testers inspecting apps they are authorized to test. It is particularly relevant when local traffic inspection, editable replay, and lightweight mocks matter more than a generous free allowance. It is a weaker fit for Windows- or Linux-first workflows until those desktop releases arrive, or for anyone who needs broader free-tier quotas.

Pros and cons

• Pros: HTTP/HTTPS inspection, request editing, replay, breakpoints, and response mocks combine in one workflow.
• Pros: Local capture and no-root/no-jailbreak operation suit mobile testing without modifying device security status.
• Pros: A perpetual individual license starts at $71, paid once, and the 79.00 USD Multi-Device option covers desktop plus both major mobile platforms.
• Cons: Free Compose use stops at 20 requests per day, with just one paired device and seven days of history.
• Cons: The Free Plan generates models only in Dart and exports only HAR; richer exports and unlimited history require Pro.
• Cons: Windows and Linux desktop releases are still marked as coming soon.

Alternatives

Web Debugging Proxies is the broader category directory for comparing tools. Choose HTTP Toolkit if web access or its free basic interception, inspection, breakpoints, and HTTP client tools better match your setup. Fluxzy is another freemium option, with a free Community Edition for personal use and support for self-hosted environments.

Reqable is worth comparing if its free Community plan’s 100MB storage and three rules each for rewriting, scripts, breakpoints, gateways, and mirrors suit your needs. Choose NetworkSpy if its limited LLM token-stream analysis or custom viewer builder is more relevant; its free plan also includes breakpoints, resource mapping, and scripting. mitmproxy is a free, open-source interactive HTTPS proxy for readers who prefer that approach.

Whistle is another free option. Choose Mediator for a free, Apache-2.0-licensed GUI proxy focused on gRPC debugging. Fiddler Everywhere is a paid alternative with a free trial; its Lite plan starts at $10 a month.

Verdict

Moni Proxy is a strong choice for mobile developers and QA teams who want local HTTP/HTTPS inspection alongside editable replay, mocking, and cross-platform model generation. Its one-time individual licenses are appealing for multi-device work, but the free caps are restrictive and Windows and Linux desktop releases are not yet ready. Choose it when mobile testing is the priority; look elsewhere if you need those desktop releases now or a more generous free workflow.